When the Los Angeles Lakers selected former Michigan Wolverine Moritz Wagner with the No. 25 pick in the 2018 NBA Draft on Thursday, the decision was met with mixed reactions from the fanbase.
While some fans like the idea of having a high-motor big man who can space the floor on the roster, others felt there were better, younger players with higher upside on the board. Until proven otherwise, those fans will continue to argue whether or not Wagner was a reach.
The front office is less split on the decision, and couldn’t be more thrilled to have Wagner aboard.